By Dave Barnes Unlock the secrets the pros use to create a beautiful, long-lasting finish by doing it right the first time.
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If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
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Decks are some of the most popular homeowner projects. They can be a small extension off a family room, bedroom or dining area; or they
A split-circuit receptacle, as the name suggests, has a different power source for each plug-in outlet. You can identify a split-circuit receptacle because the connecting
A friend of ours here at the EHT headquarters decided he wanted a new hardwood floor, but wasn’t excited about the hassle of installation or
That’s right inside. It may sound crazy, but unexpected, out-of-the-ordinary challenges are what make it Extreme How-To. After researching and talking to a number
Nothing sets the décor of a room like wallpaper, or the more correct term, wallcovering. Wallcovering is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, and
Not many years ago we were marveling at marble vanity and granite kitchen countertops in those put-on-the-booties tour houses. Today the
“Antiquing” is a special cabinet or furniture finishing technique that can enhance the look of a bland surface by artificially aging the wood. The
A router is not only an extremely versatile shop tool, it can almost do magic. Routers can be hand-held, or permanently fixed in a router
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Add the look of Old World brick in a quarter of the time of traditional construction.
Here’s a case study of a bathroom remodel from re-caulking to radiant heat floors.
When it’s time to paint, don’t coat the wallpaper—remove it.
I have a 30-year old home and I’m seeing some signs of moisture on the block foundation wall in my below-grade basement. Will painting the
I’d like to install a new bathroom in my basement, but there are no existing drain lines in the foundation slab. Are there any other
Q. My wife and I are having granite countertops installed. First, we need some shim work completed, and the guy doing the shimming said the
Get a grip on the latest clamp innovations.
By providing a continuous blanket of insulation over the home, insulated vinyl siding can reduce energy consumption by as much as 20 percent.
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Enhance a bedroom by creating custom built-in closets from stock cabinets.
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Coping inside corners conceals unsightly joints.
There’s no reason to have a room if you’re not going to have crown in it.
Here are step-by-step instructions for building a wooden stool for your home bar or kitchen diner. It’s always handy to have extra seating for when
Using Lumberjack Tools tenon cutters, we make tables from available logs and it only takes an afternoon to build two rustic tables that are ready for finishing
Showcasing your Kamado grill in its own DIY custom cooking center.
From painting and cabinet repair to new floors and countertops.
A bedroom remodel is fairly fundamental. Most everyone has done something to the bedroom to make it their own, whether it’s as simple as a
Create an outdoor kitchen for your next neighborhood get-together.
A step-by-step guide to repairing a concrete walkway.
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A Close Look at the Structural Performance of Wood-Frame Buildings in the Tornadoes of Southwest Missouri
By Larry Walton Not many years ago we were marveling at marble vanity and granite kitchen countertops in those put-on-the-booties tour houses. Today the
There are more choices than there used to be.
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The experts at the Vinyl Siding Institute offer detailed installation guidelines.
New deck materials balance aesthetics and “green” building with low maintenance and long-lasting performance.
Build a paver path to accent your yard and add value to your home.
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Install a programmable thermostat for increased temperature control and energy savings.
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Tearing down decks is more fun with the right demolition tools
1. Make sure that each length of crown molding you purchase has the exact same spring angle, width and thickness. Why?
Beefing Up the Backdoor Against Break-ins
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New materials, smart building practices save money on energy bills.
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Q: We plan to lay a new kitchen floor in our lake house. We purchased peel-and-stick tile, hoping we can lay them right over the
Q: I am installing quarter-round on my new baseboards, what do you use to attach the joints with? Should I use Liquid Nails to glue
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Q: I’m remodeling my kitchen, which will feature white cabinets, white crown molding and white baseboard trim throughout. For a sink backsplash, I thought the
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The Ins and Outs of Installing an Exterior Door
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Knee-deep in books? Get organized by constructing your own home library.
“While I’ve sanded floors before, I learned some things on this one that can save a few headaches.” –MC
Create a classic door style for cabinets or furniture.
These deck posts integrate with joists and decking to make a safe, sweet-looking handrail.
Using the proper glue for specific jobs is important; using the proper technique with specific glues is just as important.
A board-by-board guide to renovating the best room of your home.
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Install a Plastic Rail System with the Strength of Concrete
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Attention to Detail: Add both form and function to the outdoor living space.
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A little light concrete work makes an easy summer project.
A Step-by-step Look at DIY Installation
With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.
Industry experts predict that thermally modified wood will become a standard choice for high-quality exterior applications, reshaping the decking (and siding) market landscape. As an industry-transforming option, it caters to the needs of homeowners, builders, and designers seeking high-performance, low maintenance, and eco-friendly alternatives for exterior applications. Recognizing this market evolution, DeckWise® has extensively studied […]
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